Stories Related to Election 2012: What To Watch For As The Polls Close

Denver property owners would not see their first bills for the city’s voter-approved sidewalk repair, replacement and construction program until next year under a second proposed delay of that initiative. Continuing implementation challenges, along with legal questions about the city’s latest proposed approach to fees, were blamed Tuesday for pushing the effective date back again, until after Jan.

Rep. Rob Menendez (D-NJ) on Tuesday staved off a tough Democratic primary challenge from Ravi Bhalla, the mayor of Hoboken, the New York Times reports. “The race in House District 8, which includes parts of Newark and Jersey City, was more competitive than expected because of the legal troubles facing Mr.

Wall Street Journal: “The 81-year-old Biden is the oldest person to hold the presidency. His age and cognitive fitness have become major issues in his campaign for a second term, both in the minds of voters and in attacks on him by Republicans. The White House and top aides said he remains a sharp and vigorous leader.” “Some who have worked with him, however, including Democrats and some who have known him back to his time as vice president, described a president who appears slower now, someone who has both good moments and bad ones.” “For much of his career, Biden enjoyed a reputation on Capitol Hill for being a master negotiator of legislative deals, known for his detailed knowledge of issues and insights into the other side’s motivations and needs—and for hitting his stride when the pressure was on.

A Denver councilwoman is recovering after coming into contact with what she called “contaminated documents” at a public event recently. The Denver Police Department is now investigating. Related Articles Politics | DIA’s accessibility for people with disabilities draws scrutiny as lawmaker blasts city’s lobbying on bill Politics | Denver’s bills for private security services could expand by $24 million this year Politics | Denver mayor, VA leaders set goal of “functional zero” for homelessness among veterans Politics | Why are some Denver parks so unkempt?

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has signed off on stronger regulations for law enforcement officers’ use of prone restraint, the controversial but common police hold used on Elijah McClain. The new law, passed as House Bill 1372, defines prone restraint — when a person is handcuffed or pinned on their stomach — as a use of force in state statute.

Too little, too late, Open Borders Joe.